I use the Swiss Army Victorinox small back pack, my MacBook Pro,charge, 2 spare mags, earbuds, Spfd XDM, I grab it whenever I leave the house.

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Originally posted by f2:
Tom Bihn Synapse 19. MADE IN THE USA SINCE 1972

I have a Vertx that I am very happy with but this will be my next bag. Especially, since it is made in the USA.

5.11 messenger bag. Simple, lots of pockets, lots of MOLLE, and cheap if you find one used. A benefit of the 5.11 is that it has a concealed handgun pocket built in. Let me know if you need one.

I've been carrying this in black for several years. Capable without looking tacticool. My only complaint is that the straps are not on swivels. You can add their Tacegami stuff easily for concealed off-body carry.

Vertex

I also have an Ogio Renegade that has been bomb proof. Just more of a messenger bag guy that backpack.

Ogio

Here's one I've had for a couple of years. Kind of old school looking which I like and it's very durable.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/prod...00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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Originally posted by f2:
Tom Bihn Synapse 19. MADE IN THE USA SINCE 1972

I think I see one of these in my future.

https://nutsac.com/

Don't have one yet, but they look very promising.

My wife alternates between a Vertx pack in black and a Camelback hydration pack in red for that role. I use a Victorinox pack that my EMS job gave us a couple years ago for an EMS Week present. It's seen continuous duty as my work backpack and is perfect when we go on trips as it doesn't look tactical at all.

I'm a big proponent of the greyman look when we are traveling or recreating so my counsel is to avoid bags with lots of molle or such

My son Logrusmaster here is a globe trotting IT ninja and he invested in one of the Triple Aught packs and he loves it. It ignores my comment from above but while expensive it's a great pack. He has their modular bag for his camera equipment which he raelly likes.

gathered these links when i was shopping around one day a while back... no experience with any of them. a couple were not in stock (they are now).

Evergoods CPL24 Taiwan

Arktype Design Dashpack - MARK II Handmade in the USA

Aer Fit Pack 2 made in china

Goruck GR1 ...always interested me, but the price was raised (wrote the price on 10-1-18 $395) - it's $265 now. manufactured in the USA

The Fraction Made in the USA

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I have a Saddleback Leather Large Briefcase in Dark Coffee Brown. It’s huge. It’s heavy. It’s expensive. I’ve also gotten a tremendous amount of compliments over the last ten years that I’ve owned it.

If I had to do it over again, I may consider a smaller option, but overall, I’m pretty happy with it. It definitely holds way more than I carry with it.

Filson

My wife and I each have a Blue Force Gear Tracer Pack for our daily needs:

https://www.blueforcegear.com/tracer-pack

She carrys her laptop and other equipment for work in hers. I carry an SBR, pistol and additional loaded mags for both, in mine.

I use a Vertex Gammit for my daily carry. If you do go this route, there are 25% off coupons floating around.

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Originally posted by Rey HRH:
I’m into bags. Bought a whole bunch over the years: Briggs & Riley, mostly Tumis, San Francisco Messenger bag brand, Pacific, and ebags.com.

For the last year, I’ve used this slim backpack that can be used as a bag.

https://www.ebags.com/product/...2?productid=10317756

I've had this same one for about two years now, really like it.

GORUCK. Not cheap, but incredibly well made. I might add that the company is Veteran owned and has a lifetime warranty.

I have a GoRuck, and would not recommend it for EDC.
Panel load opening packs are good for travel and staying organized on a hotel bed, but pretty much garbage for everything else. The GoRuck, in particular, is heavy for it's capability.

For EDC, I far prefer my Timbuk2 Classic. It has a big flap that buckles for security and for overstuffing, but also can just be flipped closed onto the Velcro while on the move. Seamless rear carry (cinched up high, bike carrier style), to front of body for access. No molle, no ridiculous number of pockets. Add a padded laptop sleeve if you want. While traveling without a laptop, the bag is soft and hugs your body. I have carried a mirrorless camera + 2 lenses, water bottle, and a down jacket (+ documents, keys, money and small stuff) for hundreds and hundreds of hours while traveling. My copy of the bag is on year 5 of EDC use, and still looks good. Lifetime warranty.

I still haven't found as good of a replacement for lightweight, EDC carry.

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Originally posted by p220cop:
https://nutsac.com/

Don't have one yet, but they look very promising.

I've got a Nutsac!. Really. It's a very nice bag but it lacks organization. I used it for about a year but wanted something with more pockets instead of just throwing everything in. It also fills up easily and gets bulky. I just got a Hazard4 Grayman Tonto and it's got a lot of promise. It won't hold a laptop but it does hold an iPad Pro.

I have used this one for the last 2 years and LOVE it! Its $48 on Amazon. Has a high quality feel and look.

https://vaschy.com/products/va...bag-fits-15-6-laptop

I have a few of the Goruck bags and the GR1 21 might work but if you can find one of the slick versions you might like it better(no molle). I use the GR1 26l for travel but it might be too much for everyday. I use an older Goruck slick bag in the 20l size and that seems more like what you are looking for. I just picked up Civic Half Zip from Evergoods and it also might be a good match for your stated goals. The Evergoods bags are well made and have much more of a commuter centric design. One of their founders is a former Goruck designer so you know the stuff is tough. Check out carryology’s and gear patrols reviews.

Filson... I like the backpack style over the handle styles...